News Releases

Eat Well, Be Active Winter of 2021
University of Illinois Extension invites you to participate in the upcoming virtual program on zoom, Eat Well.Be Active, Winter, 2021 on November 30 at 5:30 PM. Join us for this bi-lingual virtual program on zoom from Dr. Margarita Teran-Garcia at University of Illinois. Dr....
Illinois Extension staff honored for life-changing programs
URBANA, Ill. – University of Illinois Extension helps help families, businesses, and community leaders develop the skills people need to address local problems and build better futures. Award-winning staff were honored during the organization’s...
Don't get sick from your holiday turkey
The main centerpiece of a traditional Thanksgiving celebration may well be the turkey. The honor of carving is often reserved for a special family member. But before carving, the turkey must be cooked, and cooked safely....
Extend the life of urban forests with Urban Tree Conference
URBANA, Ill. – Trees can live hundreds of years, but from pests and diseases to improper care and installation, urban trees are not living as long as their forest counterparts. Many urban trees only live 20% of their life span. Whether you are new to tree care or a seasoned professional...
Extension Partners with Local Food Pantries
Jan Martin, Director of Hall Township Food Pantry in Spring Valley, Illinois, is excited to display her new sign and banner provided by University of Illinois Extension....
2020 Virtual Illinois Farm Economics Summit (IFES) to be held in December
The 2020 Virtual Illinois Farm Economics Summit (IFES), organized by the University of Illinois Extension and the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics will be held in December. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year the event will be virtual rather than in-person. IFES is...
Farmdoc Illinois Economic Summit: Farm management guide in difficult times
URBANA, Ill. – The past year has been a year like no other for Illinois agriculture. While the year started optimistically with talks of a surge in agricultural exports resulting from the trade agreement with China, the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the global economy. Most agricultural prices...
4-H and Tiskilwa Public Library Team Up for Seasonal STEAM Kits
University of Illinois Extension Bureau County 4-H and Tiskilwa Public Library have forged a partnership to offer take home STEAM kits for youth ages 8-18.  Kits feature a monthly activity focused on learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art,...
Extension program promotes brain health in older adults
URBANA, Ill. – Our brains control important executive functions, such as speaking, thinking, learning, making sound decisions, and remembering. In addition to physical exercise, getting at least seven to eight hours of quality sleep and eating a heart-healthy diet improves ...
Explore, learn and grown with Wee Naturalists virtual program
URBANA, Ill. – Nature is a place for children to explore, learn and grow and the new virtual Wee Naturalists program allows for just that. University of Illinois Extension is once again offering nature-loving children, families and educators the opportunity to explore a different nature...
Illinois' top 4-H staff shine
URBANA, Ill. – Innovation and dedication of University of Illinois Extension staff has been recognized by the state’s youth development association. The ...
Extension campaign gives tips for reducing diabetes risk
URBANA, Ill. – More than 34 million people in the United States have diabetes; that's one in 10. An additional one in three U.S. adults have prediabetes, and 84% of them do not realize they have it. ...